In her Christmas message, the Prime Minister also paid tribute to the “heroes” in the emergency services who responded to the Grenfell Tower fire and “abhorrent” terror attacks in Manchester and London.
Unlike last year, Mrs May makes no mention of Brexit, but calls on Britons to “come together confident and united” at Christmas.
In contrast with Jeremy Corbyn’s Christmas message, which makes no mention of religion but emphasises a message of “compassion”, Mrs May, who grew up in a vicarage, repeatedly refers to Christianity and its values.
The Labour leader has previously refused to discuss whether he holds any religious beliefs.
In her Christmas message, the PM said: “As we gather with our friends and family, I want to say thank you to all those whose service to others means they will be spending time away from their loved ones this Christmas.
“Men and women in our armed forces, whose humbling bravery and daily sacrifices help to ensure the security of our nation and our allies around the world.
“The heroes in our emergency services, whose courage and dedication so inspired the nation in response to tragedy at Grenfell Tower and the abhorrent terrorist attacks in Manchester and London. But whose service saves lives in our communities every day, including Christmas Day.
“And the thousands of volunteers in our country who will give up their time to make someone else’s Christmas that little bit better: from faith inspired projects like the Churches…
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